Friday, September 30
COVID-19 assessment – prior to departing for school each morning, please ensure that you complete and pass the updated Provincial COVID-19 screening tool.
Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We were delighted to see a sea of orange in our hallways this morning!
Robert Tate Library – have you checked out our Read for Reconciliation eBook and audiobook collection in Sora? In preparation for tomorrow, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we have a great collection of Indigenous reads for you! For example, we have Regan McDonell’s Black Chuck – a dark, psychological, contemporary drama. We also have a print copy of Black Chuck in the library.
Smudge ceremony – at the beginning of Period 3, today, students who self-identify as Indigenous as well as students who wish to learn more will participate in a smudge ceremony in honor of victims and survivors of residential schools.
Food drive – our school food drive is back! For a limited time, starting on Monday, we will be collecting non-perishable food items to donate to the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen. A big surprise in the form of pizza and pop will await whichever first period class brings in the most items. Non-perishable foods and hygiene products are greatly appreciated. If you have a spare period or you are in an e-Learning class, bring your donated goods to room 113 during Period One. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Lepine in room 113.
Terry Fox Run checkpoint ballot winners – would the following students please visit the SAC today, at lunch, to pick-up a prize: Riley Popke, Scarlett Schultz, Owen Francis, Kyle Yarmel, and Robert Wetherspoon.
A student has misplaced a very special ring. If anyone finds a ring in the school, please return it to Mrs. Ryan, in room 208, or drop it off at the office. There is a reward for return. Thank you!
London and Paris March Break trip – we now have our minimum number of travelers. But, that doesn’t mean you can’t sign up, as we currently have no maximum. Sadly, after tomorrow at midnight, the price will go up by $200. So don’t delay. Sign up today or tomorrow to take advantage of the deal. If you have any questions, please see Ms Laabs in room 165.
Mean Girls: the Musical – don’t forget to bring your forms and money in to Ms. Laabs to ensure you have a spot to go on this field trip to Ottawa. We still have forms available outside the drama room door, room 165.
SPORTS
Cross Country – grade 9-12 runners will depart from the front of the school at 11:30. No grade 8 practice tonight.
Junior girls basketball – the girls played host to Mackenzie High School, yesterday. The team had many scoring opportunities in the first quarter, but unfortunately the ball just wouldn’t drop. Finally, some quick baskets to start the second quarter gave the girls a 22 to 8 lead into half time. The team had a strong second half of the game, out scoring their opponents 14 to 5 in the third quarter and 17 to 2 in the fourth quarter to win the game 47-13. Way to go ladies! Rest up over the weekend. We will see you at practice on Tuesday and Wednesday next week, after school, in preparation for our tournament, at Bishop, on Thursday.
Senior boys volleyball – congratulations for starting the season with a 3-0 win over L’Équinoxe, yesterday. Great contributions were made by all team members!
A reminder to all members of the girls basketball teams, boys volleyball teams, cross country teams, and grade 8 soccer teams to order a warm-up shirt. Order forms and payment are due at the SAC today.
Mr. Plazek will run the basketball development program, after school. See you in the main gym!